Well, she straps on a cowgirl hat and yee-haws her way through Disney on Ice, much to the delight of "Toy Story" fans young and old — and herself.

"It’s crazy to see all of the young children’s reactions in the crowd," said DeFelice, who grew up in Ocean City, from the tour's stop in Boston. "Especially, I’ll come out as Jessie and everyone’s screaming and yelling and super excited and I think that’s what makes it all worth it now... competing is a different kind of vibe."

Disney on Ice is coming to Trenton from Jan. 3 to 6.(Photo: Photo by Geo Rittenmyer)

"The coolest part about Disney on Ice productions, as much as we love the little kids and the excitement we see in them, it’s for everybody. It’s for young children, it’s for adults, it’s for grandparents. Everybody can enjoy something in the show. I think that’s the best part. They see these movies that they grew up with, or that their kids grew up with and it’s just putting it all to real life."

Disney on Ice is coming to Trenton from Jan. 3 to 6.(Photo: Courtesy of Disney on Ice)

Organizers say "the legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories in this epic production that features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set. With over 30 melodious masterpieces such as 'Let It Go,' 'You’ve Got A Friend in Me' and 'Hakuna Matata,' Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is the ultimate Disney fan experience."

Everyone's favorite characters, from Mickey Mouse himself to Goofy, Donald, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana, and Anna, Elsa and Olaf from "Frozen," favorites from "Finding Nemo," "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast" and more make appearances in the show.

DeFelice says she used to attend Disney on Ice performances every year in Philadelphia during the holidays, and performing as Jessie is a dream come true.

Disney on Ice is coming to Trenton from Jan. 3 to 6.(Photo: Courtesy of Disney on Ice)

"I loved 'Toy Story' growing up. She’s such a fun-loving, easy-going character and I was really excited that I get to portray that role. Some roles are more serious or some are pretty and graceful, and I love doing that was well, but Jessie is so exciting and fun and so lively, and it’s been a really fun role to try to get my personality to capture."

Translating her skating skills from the technical side of competing to storytelling with Disney was a welcome challenge.

The Mouse has been doling out details about the Star Wars lands it has been developing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland (the California Galaxy’s Edge is scheduled to open in the summer) in dribs and drabs, and the full picture has yet to come into full focus. Disney/Lucasfilm

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will transport guests to a remote trading port on the edge of space, where "Star Wars" characters and their stories come to life. The land will open at both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland in California in 2019. Disney

Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney parks, experiences and consumer products, revealed exciting details of new experiences coming to the parks during the Destination D event held for members of the D23 fan club in November at Disney World. Ty Popko

The focus may be on intergalactic adventures at Disney World in 2019, but Mickey Mouse, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, will help bring things down to Earth with a number of developments dedicated to him across the resort. Matt Stroshane

Replacing The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will transport guests into the animated world of the Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts and feature its retro, stylized characters and look and feel. Disney

Mickey will be among the cavalcade of stars in "The Wonderful World of Animation," a new nighttime show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As with other presentations that use the park’s Chinese Theater as a backdrop, it will incorporate projection mapping along with pyrotechnics, lasers and other effects. Disney

Visitors will be able to hobnob with characters from “Monsters, Inc.” and “The Incredibles” as well as get their groove on with Doc McStuffins and other video celebs at the Disney Junior Dance Party! Matt Stroshane

The "IllumiNations" fireworks spectacle that caps each evening at Epcot has been running for years, and there has been talk about replacing it for some time. Chapek confirmed that the show will end in summer of 2019 and that a new nighttime presentation will take its place in 2020. Disney

"I did a lot of studying of Jessie, what her background is and what she is there to portray. How I can bring my own personality and my skating, and try to emote her the best that I can. It’s been a very different journey, and I’ve learned a lot," she said, adding she feels "super lucky."

Tickets for Disney On Ice's "100 Years of Magic" start at $12. Visit DisneyOnIce.com or call 800-298-4200 for more information or to purchase tickets. For group rates, call 609-656-3234.